Problematic Sexualized Behavior Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PSB-PMIC)

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children (PMICs) in Iowa to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care for Medicaid-eligible youth with complex behavioral health needs, specifically those with Problematic Sexualized Behavior (PSB). The selected PMICs will offer a highly structured, therapeutic environment tailored to youth with complex presentations, in-state treatment that supports families' involvement and maintains continuity of care, and multidisciplinary, trauma-informed interventions that foster long-term stability and community reintegration. • The target population includes youth ages 12 to 16 at admission with high-acuity behavioral health conditions and/or co-occurring diagnoses. • The program aims to address the gap in access to care without requiring custody relinquishment. • Selected providers must accept referrals statewide, offering services regardless of a youth's county or system involvement. • The Agency will select qualified providers for a closed panel of PMICs specializing in the treatment of youth with PSB. • Panel membership authorizes enrolled Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to contract with selected providers at an enhanced fee schedule to serve Iowa HHS-approved youth.